Machinist

Our client is seeking a Machinist (Conventional Mills & Lathes) for an excellent on-site position located in the Rome, GA area. This position will be responsible for setting up and running conventional mills and lathes to machine one-off precision steel components.

• Review prints, engineering drawings, and written specs to plan each unique repair or machining job.
• Produce drawings or sketches of industrial parts when existing documentation is incomplete.
• Check dimensions throughout the job with micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Inspect completed pieces against the required specifications before release.
• Weld attachments or features when needed to support the machining sequence.
• Perform routine machine care and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Coordinate with shop teammates to improve workflow and keep safety practices consistent.

• 5+ years operating conventional (non-CNC) mills and lathes.
• Skilled with precision measuring instruments used to hold tight dimensional accuracy.
• Able to interpret and create blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knows how to choose and set up tooling for different machining operations.
• Familiar with common metalworking power tools.
• Solid basic shop math for layouts, calculations, and measurements.
• Foundational welding, mechanical aptitude, and forklift capability.